CRIME- Yet-to-be-identified gunmen have reportedly kidnapped an Anambra businessman, Mr Alexander Nwosu.
According to reports, Nwosu was abducted at his hometown in Umuchu Community, Ekwulobia, in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State on Friday, and his whereabouts remains unknown.
It was gathered that the victim, who runs a petrol filling station and a hotel known as Uyo Cool Joint in the community, was abducted while he was at home with his wife and children.
A family source who gave his name simply as Ginikanwa, speaking to newsmen said that the gunmen, numbering about 10, wore masks when they invaded the victim’s house in a Toyota Sienna vehicle.
According to him, when they arrived at the victim’s home, they shot repeatedly into the air for several minutes before gaining entrance into the compound.
Ginikanwa said, “The assailants shot heavily for several minutes that night before taking him away in the presence of his wife and children.
“The attack sent panic to the whole community. His residence is located along the Isuofia-Ekwulobia Road, near the Ekwulobia Police Station.
“Since the incident, his wife has not been seen and her telephone line has not been connecting. But last Friday, the captors called the family members and demanded N50m ransom after which we have not heard from them again.”
The state police spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga has not confirmed the incidence.
